“Guardians Of The Galaxy vol. 2” (*** out of four) was a fun continuation of the original with the Guardians (Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Michael Rooker) unravelling the origins of the Starlord’s father (Kurt Russell) who is not all that he appears. Too long and starts to slow down in the middle but full of entertaining characters and wall-to-wall spectacular effects to give fans of the original their money’s worth. Russell not only plays Pratt’s father but through C.G.I. magic appears as his younger self in a few key opening scenes as well. Sylvester Stallone also has a minor role as high-ranking Ravager.